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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-10-26

The clerk of the house of representatives
says "The minimum democratic majority
over all in the present house will be ten and
it may be fourteen" There are four vacan-
cies, two in New York, one in hhode Island
and one in Louisiana. Should Rhode Island
elect republicans she probably willard
should the next presidential election be
thrown into the house-which is not likely
the vote by states would stand republicans.
twenty-just enough to elect democrats,
seventeen and New Hampshire tied. In the
last house, the Democrat had q clear major
ity of forty-three votes, while the states
republican, sixteen; tied, three. This does
not look like very enthusiastic endorse
ment of Mr.. CLEvELAND's administration.
When the last house was elected, the repub-
lcap party was in control of the executive
department of the government with all it's
attendant patronage; the present house was
chosen after two years of democratic rule,
with the federal patronage under full control
of the democratic party, and yet the demo-
cratic majority in the house Is reduced more
than thirty votes and the number of states
represented 10y delegations, majority of
which ia republican, has been increased from
sixteen 20 twenty. IL Mr.. CnEvELASD's full
term may be judged by its first half there is
every indication of m overwhelming repub-
lean victory ina 1883
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-10-26

The Western Union telegraph company is
a thrifty corporation and never loses an
opportunity to turn an honest (?) penny. 1t
used some of its surplus cash the other day
in the purchase of the Baltimore and Ohio
telegraph lines and now it 10 reported that
it has ordered the discharge of a couple of
thousand men who were employed on that
system and has largely advanced prices to
places that were competing points on the
newly purchased lines. OF course the peo-
pie will kick but what good will that do !?
This grasping monopoly says TO them in
effect: "What are you going to do about
it?" Well, they will probably have to sub
NIT TO the eXtortion but, some day, they will
get tired of furnishing funds for enormous
dividends on watered stock and will kick
will be righted. Corporations do not yet
own the people, although they have things
pretty much their own way. Telegraph
monopoly, railroad extortion, sugar and salt
trusts, etc, etc, will undoubtedly enrich their
shareholders, but not for all time to come.
The people made these corporations ana they
can unmake them. American citizens are
long suffering and slow to wrath but when
they become thoroughly aroused and in
earnest 70 redress their wrongs their power
is irresistible.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-10-26

The question as to whether the saloon
shall become the dominating power in Amer
lean politics is rapidly coming to the front
and will have to be fought out at the ballot
box. 1t is like BANqUo's ghost and will not
down at the beck or call of any set of poll
ticians or political party. Ia the state of
New York the democratic candidate for sec
rotary Of state is one of the largest brewers
in the state as is also the chairman of the
democratic state central committee. The
personal liberty party of that state, as the
saloonists term themselves intend to oppose
every candidate who will not declare himself
in favor of the open saloon on Sunday and
this question has become prominent one
in the approaching New York election. The
fight cannot come any too soon. 1t is high
time that the saloon in politics. should be-
come thing of the past. Let the liquor
sellers force the issue and the people, with
their ballots, will welcome the saloons of the
country to hospitable graves.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-10-26

DETROIT saloonists have friend at court
that is at the court of Police Justice MINER,
who never misses an opportunity of doing
them favor OF course, he Is compelled to
impose an OCCASIONAL light fine upon them
for their fragrant violations of law, but he is
very careful to let them down as easily as
the statute will permit and never hesitates
moment to stretch point in their favor.
They all understand this and when he wants
their votes no gets them all in lump.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-10-26

You cannot afford to waste time in expert
menting when your lungs are in danger.
Consumption always seems at first, only a
cold. Do not permit any dealer to impose
on you with some cheap imitation of DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, but be sure you get the
genuine. Because he can make more profit,
he may tell you he has something just as
good or just the same. Don't be deceived,
but insist upon getting DIR. Kings New Dis
coyery, which is guaranteed to give relief in
all Throat, Lung and Chest affections.
Trial bottles free at Covert Il Bartram's
Drug Store.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-10-26

A RETAINER of 81 800 and the promise of
$3.50 per day has satisfied Gen. b. f. BUTLER
that the Chicago anarchists were unjustly
convicted. 1t took potent arguments to con-
vince the general against his better judgment.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-10-26

DETROIT wins on account of its Baldwin,
its Getzein, who generally gets in the game
he pitches and its reserve pitcher, who is
always Beatin.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-10-26
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DESIRABLE GOODS
At
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Come Early and get all HONEST
BARGAIN.
=. II. JONES.
BuckIen's Arnica saive

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and oil Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles or no pay required, 1t is guaran-
teed to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price % cents per box.
For sale by Bartrans d Milington.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-10-26

Hon. @. BURRows is campaigning in the
the East. He has a national reputation as
political speaker.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-10-26

Cut Prices on Drugs, Patent Medicines
and all other goods. III you want to save
money call on
g. T. Z0UHTc--
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-10-26

"GRovER, dear, you're off the rug"
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-06
The big Four and Reform.
Marksyille Bulletin.

Marksvilie Bulletin.
The New Orleans States commenting on the
reform campaign propounds the following
pertinent questions:
Messrs. Fitzpatrick and Duny were Tue
chief Democratic bosses in the First District
then and it was the influence of Fitzpatrick
and Duffy against which the Reformers Or
ganized a bolt Ia bolt pure and simple from
fhe Democratic party. Now upon messrs.
| Eitzpatrirk and Duffy in the FIRST District
| ers RELY to carry this city for Governor Mich
oils.
contemporaries in the country who are max
| mo lieht of this alliance between the saints
| and the bosses, which threatens 70 parafyze
All prospects OF reform in political methods
| here. to answer these interrogatorles
| First: Are methods that are corrupt when
used AGAINST Gov. Nichols, honest legal and
commendable when used in his INTEREST,"
Second: On what principle of honest deal
4 ing with the people can Gov. NICHOLS ana ms
to defeat Col. st. Martin as honest man an ana
| n better Democrat than any OF them IN 1854
1 hacansa the convention which nominated him
1 Was suspected to be engineered BY kltzpatrlcK
| and Duffy, on what principles can Jhey, We
4 saw after that course, now engage In an eps.
and undisputed alliance with fitzpatLIlch ano my
| Duffy. and their allies and retalners through
i ont the city, to make Gen. Nichotls Governor
W Third ,u If the questions cannot be satisfac
torily answered, ard not all the reform pre- m
| taneions of the Reformers mere miserable ~
unorSsyq And are they not playing old fash
son Sl rogugh.and g tumble politics instead OF he
1 form ~ ..;a NIL
AT - ~ 81 aatisfactorily answered. The reform
ers @ are not anxious to ventilate this matter
AZ il is subject upon which they are rasae .aae,
Il tender footed So long az the parties nan,s, a,'
sfers weas IL human disguise, but the moment the
svent nyer TO the reformers all denunciatloi
q caasafi and an onlinous silence hangs over th
proceedings. III, Ia as,,
ed time and again, and as we enPees sa. ~ he; nj
ar;n;ons and the result will be a perfeet VII
ilq ont of the whole crowd
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-06

ing can be qualified to act as coroner, and
perform the duties thereof. AS to the special
case alluded to by Mr.. Harreli, viz: the case
of Henry Hall, will state that a Mr.. Harrell
a justice of the peace at Whiteville, who
knows full we'll that am in the habit Of go
ing to Whteville and holding inquests there
took it upon himself to act as coroner, with
out notifying me, or being authorized by me,
and consider that | was under no obliga'
tions to pay him.
Now Mr. Editor, in conclusion will state
that intend to finish my term of Office as
coroner in the strict performance of my du-
ties according to law, as | have done in the
past, regardless of what Bob Snap OF any
other soft snap has to say on the subject
VIM nj. THOMPSON,
GornnAr
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-06
Personal.

MRS John Browns0n, of Charenton. st. Mary
Martel i -
Mr.. Gus. E. Fontenot, who has been at
TTToWley NJ ior several months, was in town on
wednesday to attend the funeral Of his sister
Mr.. III. Bodemuller, publisher of the Ravne
Signal, gave us pleasant call last Monday
re reports Acadia surely and strongly against t
Nichols. 's'''A'
Mr.. V. H. Sibille, of Grand Coteau station.
paid us an appreciated visit this week.
:, Messrs. Alphonse Levy and Ike Roos return
tour IN the gulf and visiting the watering
places along Mississippi Sound
Mss Emma Mccormick of Lake Charles.
has been visiting friends here the past week
She attended the Social Club entertainment
and ball on Thursday night.
Mr.. II. " Barry and sister, Miss Marie. of
Grand Coteau attended the entertainments
given by the o. S. G. on Thursday evening.
Miss Laura Mayo of Lake Charles, who has
been spending some time with relatives in
Lafayette, is the guest of Miss Maggie Thomp.
son.
DIR. Jno: A. Haas and sister, Miss Hattie, OF
Bayou Chleot, were in attendance at the So
cial Club entertainment on Thursday last.
Misses Rosa and Callie Goudchaux of Big
Cane, spent a few days in town this week
Judge B. A. Martel has been quite ill for
some days, but We are pleased to learn that
tnere is shghG Improvement In his condition
Miss Chatta Rose. of the German Settle
ment, spent few days here this week visit
ing friends and was among the gay throng at
Perrodin's Hall on Thursday night
Mrs. L. B. Sandoz returned on Saturday
last from San Antonio, Tex, where she spent
several weeks visiting relatives.
Messrs. L. C. Chachere, P. j. Lefebvre and
r. Mornhinveg returned on Wednesday from
| their fishing excursion to the Darbonne. vel
pleased with their trip. Mr.. Ealer had not
yet INDUCED his piscatorial propensities to
| safety, and when camp broke mp he struck
| out for friend JOS intending to paralyze
| him by an exhibition of his skill in troutine
match.
Mr.. j. Meyers and wife left on Tuesday fol
a couple of months recreation and travel
during which TIME they will visit Cincinnati
New York, Philadelphia, Boston, &c, and va
| rious summer resorts.
| Mr.. G. l.. Dupre and wife, who have beer
spending several weeks at Sour Lake, Tex, re
turned last Wednesday, well pleased will
their trip.
Miss Helen Derbanne, Of Washington, and
her friend Miss Dupre ereditably represented
our sister town on the bayou in the merry
and light thearted throng which invaded Per
robins Hall on Thursday night.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-06
(Commumieated.l
EDITORS COURIER

EDIIORS toOhiEh.
Having read the article appearing in your
paper Of the 30th of July, 1887, under date OF
the 23d of July, 1887, signed or purporting to
be signed by one Bob Snap, in which he ar
raigns me before the public as being derelict
in my duties as Coroner, and in which he sees
q to criticise my course, not only as an OIL
Ger. but as a man, i take this early oppOrtu-
nifty to reply to his unfounded attacks upon
me and to lay before the public in its true
and proper light my course as the Coroner of
/ this parish.
do not do this, however, to oblige Mr.. L.
w. Harrell, the man who is the author of the
niece alluded to because l do not think that
| he deserves my notice; but l do SO in order
| to prevent the public from forming any pre-
| judicial impression regarding my public life.
! Daring nv present term of Office the police
/ iury, considering that it would be to the in
iterest of the parish to pay me salary for
holding inquests, and making pOst-mortein
4 examinations. and as substitute for the
4 fees as fixed for coroners did accordingly, by
/ 4 resolution which has never been criticised
mntil Mr.. HarreIl sees fit to do SO, agree to
nav me rs a yearly salary the sum OF nine
hundred dollars
that time have been acting in pursuance
thereof Out of this salary, pay i've depu;
Il f;as Il, the parish, and have had DIR. Milburn
ia doctor Of medicine of good standing" &C
/ act as my deputy at Whiteville, and am sat
II isfAd that DF. MIiDufn Will tGil any Oa6 WuS
. calls On him that he has been well paid for tht
work he has done. have carefully examin
efl the Revised Statutes of this state undel
the headings referred to by Mr.. Harrell, ana
. failed to find any law therein containes
which supperts or carries out the truth of hi
II assertions. Section 26 of the Revised Stat
!, mtes. the first law quoted by him, has nothing
whatever to do with the duties of Coroner
Il relates entirely to the State printer. Sec
-i lion i6, tie next law quoted, refers to secnri
t;as a the bond Of an administrator, and sec
s;on 0ll refers to contracts With public joul
mails. As the gentleman has quoted law SO 10
: anpIicabie to the matter under discussion
: the nnblic are invited TO read the several SEX
t;ons If the Revised Statutes above quoted
; In order TO satisfy themselves that am co.
f s. rect IN the statements which make. kno'
!. &c nn law that authorizes justice OF th
/ neaee to hold inquests, or to act ia the caps
8 city Of coroner except section 2Oo6 OF the n' 2.
: vised Statutes, which only authorizes the Jn
i toe of the peace to act in case Of the absene
afs the coroner from the parish, or Of his lni
3 fiItv to attend. This could not have peg
4 f,a sase at or near Whit6ville, as Dr. Nj
{ hnrn was authorized to act for me. and 9
sides could easily have gone there ml I
aalf had / been n0tiiied. Article i205 page 2
If the Constitution of 1879 provides that
!. one but q duly licensed physician ana gre
nate OF 3 college or university OF good stan
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-06
Wonderful Cures,

w. D. Hoyt & Co.. wholesale and re.
tail druggists of Rome, Ca, say: We
have been selling DR.. Kings New Dis
covery, Electric Bitters and Bucklen's
Arnica Salve for four years. Have new
er handled remedies that sell as we'll, or
give such universal satisfaction. There
have been some wonderful cares effect
ed by these medicines in this city. Sew
ernl cases of pronounced consumption
have been entirely cured by use OF a
few bottles of DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry, taken in connection with Electric
Bitters. We guarantee them always.
Sold by Hamilton g. Bailey.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-06
ADDRESS REGISTERED LETTERS TO
Nav Orleans National Bank,
New Orleans, La

REMEMBER sseas gf' 81 snagsssaaS ssses g saai ana
E,p1y. ,oko are IL. charge of the Drawings. Is
q os.nrantee of absolute fairness and integrity
nan he chances are all equal, and hat q, no ome
can can possibly diviae sOhat number a0sH afa'0
prize. j. .,
aREMEMBER that the payment - q e 9" 81 81
.ee e 1GUARANTEED BY F0UR ~, ~
TIONAL BANKS, and e tickets gre s. sag'asc shas.
By the President lnss:.ssno3,; =, -. 3,;aSess Courts
sss.sfoTe - 5soare Of limitations and aao'yos
schemes"
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-06

The event of the week in OpeIousas was
Ehs anlertainment and ball given on Thursday
Asght hy that splendid association, the Social
Ciab The hall was filed by an aPpEseiataEe
aAaIenee, and the fine drama, A Celebrated
nAas, Has rendered with naturalness and
gas5 that weuld have done credit to pro-
fssssnaIs. The ball which followed was par.
fieipated In by large number OF deyotees OF
Terpsiehore. Who seemed to never tire-pa-
fF0nizing the refreshment tables. We are
pleased TO learn that the net profits were suf-
fcisnt to pay the express charges on theiI
fne, new scenery-which charges amounted
10 onlv about S95 .00i
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-06

Although Hon. Louis st. Martin announced
tzTe weeks ago that the statement that be
rs supporting Gen. Nichols was false, many
of oar rsform contemporaries are still circu
Istise the comforting assurance Well, they
reed cunfort--lots Of it; but they ought moi
I'm ID obtain it at such q cost.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-06
Bucklen's Arnica Salve'

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers. salt rhenm, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect salts
factinn, ar money refunded. Price 25c
per box. For sale by Hamilton&Bailey
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-06

NEUROLOGY e. w. Robertson, mem
bsr of Congress from the 9th District, died at
hs residence in Baton Rouge at o'clock r.
N ! On the End inst, aged about 65 years.
Del Robertson had ably filled many ottices
during bis life, including three terms IN Con
<aFess. and was TO have taken his seat for his
zeufsh term in December next, had not death
robbed the people of his valuable services.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-06
,TuDTcrAL, NOTICES
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.

District Court Parish Of ST. Landry, No, 4Si5.
Estate OF HoMERE WYBLE.
Whereas, Jnlienne Dupl6chain and Lonis Y.
DeyiIliers, of the parish of st. Landry, natu.
raj tutrix aud co-tutor in the above enutie0
accompanied by their petition praying for the
honaologation of the same =.
And whereas, notice Of filing OF said petl-
t,an aud tableau has been ordered by an Or
der of court bearing date July %, 1881. :,
Now. therefore, notice 10 hereby given 20 q
persous interested to make opposition 20 . sale
~ (anelonsas. within the time required by IL
Why said fableau should not be homologate'
and confirmed. cu.cupDE
july 30, 1887. oierA
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-06

g journalistic enterprise the Times-Demo-
sKAt has not a compeer la the South or West.
zsv and valuable feature that IL has intro
Aaeea Ii she past few months is writing up
@ne Topography, mineral and Agricultural re-
sa!ageeas the commerce. wealth, &c, Of the
Naltarent Southern States. The last brilliant
Aehleyenent ID this line was the Louisiana
sixteen page paper, of August lst,
Mtkesa q faithful delineati0n of our state,
aar describing the forests, prairies. the
k''sz and bottom lands, the various soils and
ksgaaels prices of lands, the habits and plr-
kssts ef the people, the population and ap-
2ezfance and business activity of our various
nsi kc. The I'D. spares no expense to
Aln mis- vainable information; and sends ex-
S1ned correspondents throughout the en-
3sg s: Ssafe 40 observe, collect and c0llate this
Rsls data for its readers. Every ene
z9a5ia have . copy of August 1st and pie Z
& ~ HaS va
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-06

1--WE do hereby certify that We supervise
the arrangements for all the Monthly and
Quarterly Drawings of The Louisiana State
Lottery Company, and in person manage and
control the Drawings themselves, and that The
same are conducted with honesty, fairness, and
in good faith toward all parties, and we author
ice the Company to use this certificate, with
fac SMILES of our signatures attached, in its ad
vertisements'
G. T. BEAUREGARD,
j. A. EARLY,
Commissioners.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-06

Speaking of some Of the results O !, wnas nat I
np,plser of our reform friends call per
sorals government, the Farnerviiie = ONE Ao
y0cate remarks Il. s,on.
,.ar5ie and East Carroll parishes are QUO o.
Ssht and have cash balances in their treasu, q,
riea. we notice from our exchanges lns..
mite 4 number Of parishes IN the sla1e .aas
MAXI MAKING similar slowings 20 e iooks Z, I,
tI,anrh the Governors appointments aIe nD
". sssd after iii, Hal but what pleasan'
~ pa 4. = II; III te people, for il sends forfh e
tha5 fsa happy song of prosperity aild goos
sa,9a ass,arnsses,f and sounds the death kneh 9
lie Pharisaical Reformers.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-06

WASHINGTON, July 3l.-The United States
Fish Commission having finished it's shad
planting for the present year, has begun to
turn its attention to trout and carp. the
last shad distributed was in June, after
which the weather gets too hot for the work :.
Durine the season just passed 7,048,0 900 shad
were @ ID distributed il waters tributary to the
Gulf of Mexico OF this number 500, 900
were put in the Ohio at Louisville. $4,000 in
the Leaf river Miss $4,000 in the Chickasa-
hee river. Miss, $4,000 in the Burnt Cork
Greek Ia tributary to The Alabama riverl Ala,
574 900 in thes Big Escambia, Ala, 450, 900 in
the Ouxtahoula river, Ga, and 1850 600 in
the ottawa river, Ga.
This ia n the commission intends to plant
trout us far south as Tennes> zee and the north
ern parts of Alabama aud Georgia, and carp
in all tue Southern States.
The poi,ts of distribution and the number
Of fish to be distributed have not yet been
determined upon.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-06

We often see it announced by enterprising
photogra piers that they make specially OF
ehildFen's pictures, but when we come to look
for the evidence of their skill in this line, we
seldom see any great display of babies pic,
fuFes. We have known Mr.. j. j. Burke ana
bis work for about five years, and must say
thar his claim Of baby photos specially
will hold good, since the majority of his spe-
einens are pictures of little folks, while his po.
alfions and lightings are easy and natural and
yea aoal that his photos are good iIkenesses
ahpugh you may not know the persons. Mr;
bafke will be here in about two weeks, and
expects to take of large number OF babies
-an paper Samples of his work can be seen
@ the drugstores of r. M. Littell and Hamlt
ten s. Bailey
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-06
FOB SALE

T.a Hotel Property in Opelousas Know"
INC 81 tha eureka House and now oc-
cupied by A. Lacombe.
yHyHls fine property is opposite reh 'p1 by La
honse, nastSsvaax ana and 6. Brand, south ey
Gom5s, 2 cn5rv Street east by DIR. v. Boagni anu -
s Eaier, and west by Court strsesc; strscnTN
1857 Opelounas, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-06

VA laarn that bilious fever is quite preva.
lent now, which our physicians ascribe to the
sstfnr of too much immature melons and
larity fruits. There is more or less malaria
alsf from the hot sun and drying up of water
4. stagnant sIonghs and ponds.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-06

This is the month when our people tiock
70 the local, mineral watering places TOT
health and recreation. There are number
gE these health resorts, whose curative waters
eIre d new lease Of life to those who annually
seek their well established benefits in bathing
and drinking their tonic fluid. Among these
We may s.nention Pointe aux Lonps Springs.
Manntafo Bayou Springs, Bell Cheney and
Castor Springs, all being situated IN the piney
Needs section of our parish. Last put not
asaat the Darbonne river Is quite q 1aYor!.e Y
sspTt with our sportsmen on account OF It's
3ear ana cool waters, abundance Of fine fish,
md the deer, turkeys, sqnirrels, &c, to be
8vHnd In the adjacent woods.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-06

syshv nlaees in Alabama, Kentucky and
iYsarssaaf, were yisi ted by earthquake shocks
q ss'i IA morning of the 2nd inst. The wave
svsssded g to Missouri and Illinois but did no
Ssmsre, except to frighten the people pretty
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-06

For RENT.-A small comfortable res
idence with two acres of land inclosed,
in Opelousas, will be rented very low it
applied for soon. Apply at this office.